Allergy Face Teen Makeup Tips from Origins & Zyrtec Teen Tuesday Post by Rebecca Elspas

Teen Tuesday
by Rebecca Elspas, Teen Blogger

This is a sponsored post

Yeah. I know I've been MIA (missing in action) for a number of weeks now. Truth is, the next day after coming home from summer camp we jetted off for a 9-day family vacation to Iceland. Then, still under the influence of jet lag, I had to get back into the routine of life as a high school junior as soon as I got home. I've also been busy starting and writing for my own new blog called My Life x3, since I'm a triplet. 

Don't worry you'll still get to see a new weekly Teen Tuesday column here on Mommy Blog Expert  -- so keep reading, because you definitely don't want to miss those. But if you want to hear about my day-to-day ramblings, you'll want to check out and subscribe to my new blog too.

Me Iceberg Hopping in August in Iceland, Image by Rebecca Elspas

Anyway....I'm finally back with a new Teen Tuesday post. This one is about the Origins Makeover beauty event I recently attended with my Mom as a guest of Zyrtec. Here goes...

Last Sunday morning I woke up, at my friend's house. All that was going through my head then was the thought that I felt sick. My nose was beet red and my eyes were puffed up like marshmallows. Finally, I realized why. Hello allergy season 2013 --Boy have I not missed you!

Anyway, on that groggy day last week, my mom came to pick me up. I was thinking, with my tired and dirty-feeling face, I was bound to go home and just have a miserable day being allergic. How wrong I was.

Origins Makeup Artist Tray, MommyBlogExpert.com

That frown on my face turned upside down when Mom surprised me. She told me she was taking me to get my makeup done with her blogger friends who cover beauty at a mall I often hang out at with my own friends. I couldn't be happier to have the chance to clean up my sickly face from all its allergy signs and to look prettier, too!

My mom & I get ready for our makeovers, Image by Rebecca Elspas

Me w/ Rebekah George after my makeover,  Image by Rebecca Elspas

I arrived at the Macy's Origins counter in Century City where the event was held, and sat down at the beauty bar. Right away I was greeted by the friendly and beautiful Rebekah George, makeup expert and Allergy Face spokeswoman for Zyrtec, an allergy medicine brand. 

It was so cool to meet Rebekah as she is a celebrity, known as a beauty, fashion and healthy lifestyle expert for ten years. In fact, you may recognize her captivating smile because she's appeared on national TV shows like The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Doctor's, Inside Edition, The Early Show and more.

Zyrtec sponsored this Allergy Eyes event, MommyBlogExpert.com

I was treated to a complete Origins makeover and consultation with Rebekah while an Origins makeup artist revived my sleepy skin. Both talented women shared some great tips on winning the war against allergic face, giving me advice on how to fix up all the redness and puffyness caused by seasonal pollens and other allergents in the air right now as summer turns into fall.

My Origins Makeup Artist gives me some pointers, Image by Rebecca Elspas

This was my first experience with Origins, which is a gorgeous organic makeup brand. When the magic was done and my makeup artist finished redoing my face, I looked in the mirror.

Wow... I've never seen my face any brighter. This was the ultimate transformation right before my eyes!

Image by Rebecca Elspas

Smiles and beauty tips are meant to be shared. Shoutout to all teens and teen bloggers who love makeup and looking good as much as I do! 

Comment & Connect
Have some makeup tips of your own on how to look your best at the peak of allergy season? I'd love to hear from you and so would all my readers, so feel free to please share them with a comment on this post or Tweet me @RebElspas. If you're not already, I invite you to follow me on Twitter and on Pinterest as well as read all my other Teen Tuesday posts.

FTC Disclosure: I received a makeover, allergy face consultation and Origins gift bag to facilitate this review at a beauty event sponsored by Zyrtec. However, I did not receive any payment and opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Fresh Brew Keurig K-Cup Iced Tea, Coffee, Fruit Drink Taste Review, Giveaway & Coupon

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Giveaway details below review

This is a sponsored post


I love trying new foods and drinks to review for MommyBlogExpert readers that I think are really delicious. This Brew Over Ice review is no exception.

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I actually had the opportunity to sample these for the first time this summer at BlogHer 2013 in the expo hall as well as at two private off-site events while I was in Chicago for the Disney Infinity Launch Party and the Big Toy Book Sweet Suite. In fact, it was in the Windy City that I fell in love with a remix of my all-time favorite anti-oxidant source, pomegranates, when I first sipped the brand's freshly-brewed Vitamin Burst Strawberry Pomegranate Fruit Brew.

Brew Over Ice BlogHer Expo Booth, MommyBlogExpert.com

Brew Over Ice at Disney Infinity Event, MommyBlogExpert.com

Sweet Suite 2013, MommyBlogExpert.com

So, when I was invited to join the Brew Crew and try some more of these delicious cold drinks at home that are all made with the Keurig Brewing System, it didn't take much convincing for me to say yes. Not long after I received two separate shipments full of Brew Over Ice products and branded merchandise.

Donut House is one of my fave coffee flavors, Image by Brew Over Ice

As I learned first-hand, making a cup of delicious iced tea or coffee is as easy as 1, 2, 3

1. Fill a 16 ounce non-glass cup to the top with ice, place it under the spout, then put your choice of K-Cup into the brewer 
2. Select either the 6 ounce or 8 ounce button for the best flavor and result
3. Stir and enjoy a nice, cool tall glass of iced tea or coffee

K-Cups are simple to brew  and there's a wide variety of icy cold tea and coffee flavors that are now available using the same Keurig Brewing System you use when making hot drinks.

I have been drinking and loving Snapple for years so when I tried the Lemon Snapple that I received from the brand for this taste test, I couldn't imagine it tasting any better than straight out of the bottle. But, one brew cycle later my mind was forever changed -- the improved freshness in taste in the just-brewed Lemon Snapple was noticeable immediately. 

With good products like these I don't just want to tell you about them, I want you to have a chance to exprience them, too, not just take my word for it. Before you go, be sure to enter to win Mommy Blog Expert's Brew Over Ice Gift Basket Giveaway. 

Lots of flavors in convenient 16 K-Cup Packs, MommyBlogExpert.com

Brew Over Ice K-Cups come in three Snapple flavors: Lemon, Peach and Raspberry. They also come in a wide variety of other tea flavors, as well as specialty coffees and fruit drinks. All Brew Over Ice K-Cups are certified OU kosher, some are parve and some are dairy so read the lable carefully.

Enter Mommy Blog Expert's 

Brew Over Ice Gift Basket Giveaway

FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post. I disclose that I received an assortment of Brew Over Ice products to sample as well as branded merchandise to facilitate this review post. The brand is also providing a Brew Over Ice prize package and shipping for the associated giveaway that MBE is hosting. However, I did not receive payment and all opinions in this post are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Keurig Brew Over Ice Tea Coffee

Giveaway

MBE partnered with Keurig Brewing System for this post

This summer I had the chance to taste and review a selection of delicious Brew Over Ice Coffee and Fruit Brew drinks that are available in K-Cups for the Keurig Brewing System. It's hard to pick a favorite, since there are so many good flavors to choose from, but if I had to pick just one I'd say it would have to be the Strawberry Pomegranate Fruit Brew they make.

Now I want to invite you to the Brew Over Ice Party by entering a fun giveaway I'm hosting! Read on for all the details on how easy it is to win this.

K-Cup Gift Basket for Keurig Brewing System, Ends 9/30/13

Brew Over Ice
Gift Basket 
GIVEAWAY

Ends 9/30/13

The Prize Package features

• 3 Brew Over Ice K-Cup Samples
• A Brew Over Ice Tumbler With Cover & Straws
• A Brew Over Ice Bucker & Tongs
• Plus 4 Brew Over Ice Drink Coasters
• Ice and cold drink not included

Brew Over Ice Coasters included

This cheerful and refreshing gift basket will be awarded to one lucky Mommy Blog Expert reader. So what are you waiting for? A few clicks below and you're entered to win. Don't forget to come back daily for more chances to get your hands on this great prize that I think the winner is going to really enjoy.

MommyBlogExpert's Brew Over Ice Gift Basket Giveaway ends September 30, 2013 at 12 am PT and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. Winner of this MBE contest will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize.

Important note for Contest Entrants
For some reason part way through the entry period, the Rafflecopter widget started to malfunction for this giveaway. So I had to restart this contest which will still end on 9/30/13. The Rafflecopter widget should be functioning fine, now, so everyone is invited to enter. My apologies for the inconvenience.

Good Luck!!!

For more information about Brew Over Ice see this MBE post

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FTC Disclosure: I was compensated to facilitate this giveaway as well as the associated review post. The brand is also providing a Brew Over Ice Gift Basket prize package and shipping to this giveaway's winner. However opinions in this post are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.